Clamping the snake with tongs may hurt it. The tongs may pinch the snake, causing pressure and squeezing, resulting in injury or fracture of the snake. In order to protect the safety and health of small snakes, we should avoid using tongs or other clamping tools to deal with snakes.
If you have no experience in handling snakes or are not sure how to handle them safely, it is recommended to seek the help of professional snake experts or animal control experts.